Scotland

Imagine a Scottish Island, caught in time like a magical whisky filled Brigadoon, and you will imagine Islay. This tiny off shoot from the ancient mainland, punches well above its weight in the world of tourism. The reason? Its famous expertise in whisky production.

Known as “Whisky Island,” this picturesque enclave in the Inner Hebrides is home to nine distilleries. Each contributes a distinct style to the island’s whisky identity. Two of its most iconic distilleries, Bowmore and Laphroaig, offer premium whisky-tasting experiences. These give visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the island’s deep-rooted whisky-making traditions.

Serge and Cathy outside the Lamlash Bay Hotel Lamlash Bay Hotel Lamlash Bay is a few miles South of the port of Brodick on the Scottish Island of Arran. It’s a very picturesque village with a stunning view out to Holy Island, a smaller landmass, which rises out of the sea in the middle of

The Douglas Hotel Land on the Isle of Arran from the Scottish mainland and you will find yourself at the ferry port of Brodick, the hub of local activity. It’s only fifty minutes away from Ardrossan harbour on the ferry, but a world away in life style. Look across and you will see, a stone’s

Blairquhan castle is a grand regency castle near Maybole in South Ayrshire in Scotland, available to hire for exclusive use. A listed building, the stunning grounds and gardens are included in a national listing of significant gardens.

We cycled off from the Arran whisky distillery, full of haggis toasties and single malt samples. Then we continued on with the 5 ferries cycling challenge in the highlands of Scotland.

Cycling in Scotland sounded like a great idea.  The 5 ferries cycling challenge sounded easy enough. Crossing on a few ferries with some cycling in between!